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Creamy Parmesan Chicken

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This comforting and decadently creamy parmesan chicken features thinly sliced chicken breasts dredged in a parmesan and breadcrumb coating, pan-seared, and served with a garlic-infused creamy sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut in half horizontally)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a shallow plate, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Dredge chicken breasts in the mixture and shake off excess.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Wipe skillet clean if needed. Add remaining butter, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook about 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 1 minute to warm through. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Customize with additional seasonings like nutmeg, extra red pepper flakes, spinach, or broccoli.
  • For a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon flour after melting butter, whisk, cook 30 seconds, then proceed.
  • Substitute some cream with milk for a lighter sauce.
  • Replace chicken broth with dry white wine if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days; not recommended for freezing.

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Keywords: creamy parmesan chicken, skillet chicken, garlic parmesan sauce, easy chicken dinner

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